Exhibition

Display and exhibition resources are listed here along with information about artist fees and contracts, an introduction to curating, facility reports, 2D hanging and install tips, and the National Exhibition Register. You might also want to look in Storage for supplier lists and shelving information, in Sustainability for environmental and lighting resources, and in Collection Management for loan, cataloguing, database and policy information.

NSW Government Public Art Toolkit

A comprehensive toolkit providing best practice guidance for public art. Designed for government agencies and local councils commissioning public art, the Public Art Toolkit outlines best practice in policy, commissioning, construction, and engagement with artists.

Artist Contracts and Agreements

This is an M&G fact sheet about artist loan and contracts and agreements.

Artists Fees and Wages

A list of resources on artist and practitioner fees, wages and payments for exhibitions.

Exhibition Labelling

Not sure what to write on your labels? Here's a guide on what to include; how to order the information; and how to strategically place labels in exhibitions.

Basic Install Tips – 2D Hanging

Some basic tips for 2D artwork installation.

Basics of touring an exhibition

This is an M&G fact sheet addressing the basics of touring an exhibition.

Curatorial Toolkit

This is a toolkit developed by 2010 Legacies Now to assist with the entire curatorial process, from researching an idea right to installing the exhibition.

How to create a small exhibition for your museum

By Museums Australia Victoria

Facility Reports

This is an M&G fact sheet on facility reports for touring exhibitions.

Introduction to Lighting

This is a fact sheet about lighting for displays.

National Exhibition Register

The NETS Australia National Exhibition Register features touring exhibitions available for your venue.

So you want to plan an exhibition? A checklist

A list of points to consider when you are planning an exhibition, developed by Arts OutWest.

Using projectors in a gallery space

This M&G NSW resource outlines the factors to consider when selecting and installing a projector and contains a troubleshooting guide for common issues you might encounter.

How to promote an upcoming exhibition

Publicity and PR is all about building a positive profile and raising awareness - This resource was developed as part of M&G NSW's Engaging Art initiative.

How to Engage with Young People

How can you attract young people to your museum or gallery, and more importantly how can you motivate and retain a young audience - This resource was developed as part of M&G NSW's Engaging Art initiative.

Media players

This M&G fact sheet looks at a number of currently available media players for showing video in Museums & Galleries.